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Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrews connection | Explained

Andrews association with convicted-sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has made global headlines and put the UK royal family in a tight spot.

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 1:02 pm

Prabowo asks Apindo to create jobs across multiple industries

President Prabowo Subianto received representatives of the Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) at his private ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 10:21 am

Indonesia maps fire-prone regions to curb forest and land fires

The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry has mapped regions prone to forest and land fires to mitigate fire incidents, with ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 9:57 am

Literacy key to shaping creative leaders in AI era: National Library

Head of the National Library (Perpusnas) E. Aminudin Aziz emphasized the role of literacy in the era of artificial ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 9:54 am

Free meal program seen as driver of national economic chain: Bappenas

Minister of National Development Planning Rachmat Pambudy viewed the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program as playing a ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 9:43 am

Indonesia readies rice shipment to Saudi for 2026 Hajj

Indonesia is preparing to ship 2,280 tons of domestically produced rice to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 9:31 am

Sri Lanka steps in and clears way for IndiaPakistan T20 World Cup match in Colombo

Pakistans decision follows President Anura Kumara Dissanayakes nearly 30-minute-call telephone call with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on February 9

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 8:59 am

Indonesia launches biochar guide to lift rice yields and cut emissions

Indonesias central bank has launched a climate-smart agriculture business guide using biochar technology ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 8:37 am

Indonesia seeks deeper animal health, biosecurity ties with USDA

Indonesias Agriculture Ministry is seeking deeper technical cooperation with the U.S. Department of ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 8:20 am

TRENDS Unifies 50+ Systems to Build AI-Ready Manufacturing Backbone

-Boomi, the leader in AI-driven automation, today announced thatTRENDS Promotional Productsused the Boomi ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 7:18 am

Savannah Guthrie says, 'We believe our mom is still out there'

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on January 31 when family members dropped her off at her home near Tucson after she had dinner with them, and relatives reported her missing the following day, according to authorities

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 7:04 am

Wisely Ai Sets a New Impact Benchmark Protecting 100 Mn Indosat Users from 2 Bn+ Scam and Spam Communications in Indonesia

-Tanla Platforms Limitedtoday announced a major impact milestone for Wisely Ai, its AI-native platform, following ...

Antara News 10 Feb 2026 6:51 am

India-Pakistan to go ahead as government ends boycott request

Pakistan's fixture against rivals India at the T20 World Cup is set to go ahead as scheduled after the Pakistan government ends its order for a boycott.

BBC 10 Feb 2026 12:20 am

King Charles ready to support police in ex-prince Andrew misconduct probe related to Epstein files

The U.K. police said they were assessing the misconduct allegations arising from files related to the late American sex offender Epstein

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 12:01 am

A resilient press on Indonesias long road to 2045

National Press Day (HPN), marked every February 9 in Indonesia, sends a wave of reflection through editorial rooms ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 10:56 pm

Ghislaine Maxwell declined to answer questions from a House committee, citing 5th Amendment rights

Lawmakers tried to interview Ghislaine Maxwell, but the former girlfriend and confidante of Jeffrey Epstein invoked her 5th Amendment rights to avoid answering questions that would be incriminating

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 10:00 pm

In last major speeches, leaders of BNP, Jamaat claim legacies of Liberation war of 1971, uprising of 2024

In a detailed speech focused on development agenda, BNP chairman Tarique Rahman sought forgiveness for any mistakes that his party might have committed during its past governance stints

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 9:57 pm

Indonesia revitalizes 152 cultural heritage sites, museums in 2025

The Ministry of Culture reported the revitalization of 152 cultural heritage sites and museums across Indonesia in ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 9:18 pm

Levis Brand Debuts Behind Every Original Campaign With Super Bowl Film Highlighting Backstories and Backsides

-The Levisbrand today launched Behind Every Original, a bold new global campaign that ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 8:14 pm

Bangladesh polls will show red card to forces of hegemony, says Jamaat

Ameer of Jamaat-E-Islami Dr. Shafiqur Rahman accused the Bangladesh Nationalist Party as responsible for many challenges facing the country

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 8:11 pm

Indonesia, Japan push research cooperation through BRIN partnership

Indonesias National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has partnered with the Japan Society for the Promotion ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 8:02 pm

Indonesia to use D-8 chairmanship to bolster Muslim economies

Indonesia will use its 2026 chairmanship of the Developing Eight (D-8) group to strengthen Muslim-majority economies ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 7:48 pm

India-EU Trade is Set to Grow. Its Environmental Costs May Grow Faster.

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement is expected to expand exports and employment. But many of the sectors set to benefit are also among Indias most polluting.

The Diplomat 9 Feb 2026 7:34 pm

Indonesia's BRIN leads wild banana breeding for food security

Indonesias National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) announced Monday that it is leading a joint research ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 7:02 pm

Death toll in Lebanon building collapse rises to 15

The six-story apartment building in the impoverished Bab Tabbaneh neighbourhood collapsed on Sunday (February 8, 2026) afternoon

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 6:14 pm

Indonesian govt denies plan to place police under any ministry

The Indonesian government said on Monday there is no proposal to place the National Police (Polri) under any ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 6:11 pm

Indian-Canadian shot dead in Toronto parking lot

The victim, Nandakumar, originally from Karnataka, was an IT professional in Canada; the shooting marks Torontos third homicide of the year

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 6:10 pm

National Press Day 2026: Journalism tested in a world on edge

National Press Day 2026 is observed on Monday, February 9, amid a global climate marked by uncertainty, as Indonesia ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 5:02 pm

Indonesia foils attempted smuggling of monitor lizard skins

Indonesia's customs and quarantine authorities intercepted 1,984 monitor lizard skins suspected of being smuggled ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 4:49 pm

Indonesia prepares sugar labeling policy, food safety task force

The Indonesian government is preparing a policy on sugar content labeling for food and beverages and plans to establish ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 4:30 pm

BGN warns against low quality food ingredients, kitchen equipment

Indonesias National Nutrition Agency on Monday ordered stricter inspections of raw food ingredients used in ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 4:22 pm

Indonesia pushes regional strategy to curb dengue across SE Asia

Indonesia is strengthening collaboration with the Joint Coalition Against Dengue (KOBAR) at a Southeast Asia regional ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 4:06 pm

Indonesia urges stronger ASEAN cooperation against dengue threat

Indonesia has called for deeper regional collaboration among ASEAN member states to tackle the rising number of dengue ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 3:37 pm

Govt to disburse Rp15 bln for health insurance temporary reactivation

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the government is ready to disburse a Rp15 billion budget proposed by Health ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 3:23 pm

Indonesia to export premium rice for Hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

The Indonesian government has announced plans to export 2,280 tons of premium rice to Saudi Arabia to meet the ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 3:14 pm

Over 54 million poor Indonesians not covered by PBI JKN: Minister

The Ministry of Social Affairs has found that more than 54 million poor and vulnerable Indonesians are still not ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 2:49 pm

SJM Welcomes the Year of the Horse with Prosperity and Good Fortune

As the Year of the Horse approaches, the city is alive with the vibrant energy of the season. To celebrate Chinese New ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 2:46 pm

India-US interim trade deal - the four unanswered questions

Opposition leaders, farmers and trade experts have raised concerns over the interim agreement.

BBC 9 Feb 2026 2:40 pm

Prabowo hails press role in democracy on National Press Day

President Prabowo Subianto conveyed his greetings and appreciation to Indonesian journalists on National Press Day ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 2:33 pm

Indonesia bets on NTB garlic and corn to bolster food security

The Indonesian government is positioning West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province as a national hub for garlic and corn ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 2:04 pm

From plastic waste to fuel, Bali steps up sustainable energy efforts

On February 2, 2026, President Prabowo Subianto highlighted the waste problem in Bali, emphasizing the need for ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 12:39 pm

Are Bangladesh's youth turning against India?

Anti-Indianism is rising in Bangladesh as ties between the South Asian neighbours sink to a new low.

BBC 9 Feb 2026 12:30 pm

Indonesia to distribute 4 million FMD vaccine doses in 2026

Indonesias agriculture ministry aims to distribute four million doses of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 12:26 pm

Health Minister proposes temporary JKN reactivation for 11 million

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has proposed temporarily restoring National Health Insurance (JKN) coverage for ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 12:16 pm

Finance Minister asks careful PBI JKN updates to protect beneficiaries

Indonesias finance minister has urged the state health insurer BPJS Kesehatan to tighten and regularly update ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 11:58 am

Lunar New Year, Ramadan close timing to boost consumption: expert

The close timing of the Lunar New Year and the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan could help lift public consumption of ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 11:49 am

Trusted with Strategic Energy Projects, WSBP Supplies 1.089 Spun Piles for the UCC Tangguh Project in West Papua

Jakarta (ANTARA)- PT Waskita Beton Precast Tbk (ticker code: WSBP) has been entrusted to be the supplier of ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 10:51 am

Apps to boycott US goods gained traction in crisis over Greenland

The makers of mobile apps designed to help shoppers identify and boycott U.S. goods say they saw a surge of interest in Denmark and beyond

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 9:59 am

Indonesia hosts global scientists to boost banana breeding

Indonesias National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) on Monday gathered leading scientists from around ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 9:42 am

Bad Bunny celebrates Puerto Rico in joyous Super Bowl halftime show

Anticipation was high for the 31-year-olds set, amid rampant speculation about whether he would use his platform to renew his criticism of President Donald Trumps administration

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 9:14 am

China and ASEAN Celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival Together

2026 marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of dialogue relations between China and ASEAN and the 5th ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 8:28 am

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in national security trial

Jimmy Lais trial has been the financial hubs most high-profile national security case

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 8:07 am

Mexico sends two ships with humanitarian aid for Cuba

The shipment of 814 tons of aid comes as Mexico is mulling how to send oil to Cuba without being punished by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has vowed tariff punishment for any country that ships petroleum to Cuba

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 7:59 am

Thailand's Anutin readies for coalition talks after election win

Bhumjaithai was forecast by Channel 3 to have won almost 200 seats in Sunday's (February 8, 2026) vote

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 7:00 am

President Mattarella declares Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics open

Italian President Sergio Mattarella declared the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games open on Friday. For the ...

Antara News 9 Feb 2026 7:00 am

Israels security cabinet approves measures to strengthen control over West Bank

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, in a statement, called the decision dangerous and an open Israeli attempt to legalise settlement expansion and land confiscation

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 3:48 am

FBI concluded Jeffrey Epstein wasnt running sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show

Investigators found ample proof of Epsteins sexual abuse of underage girls but little evidence of a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, according to an AP review of internal Justice Department records

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 1:28 am

Partial shutdown in Balochistan, lukewarm response in other provinces to Opposition's protest in Pakistan

The complete shutter down and traffic strike call was given by Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aain Pakistan (TTAP), a united front of all opposition political parties, including incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 11:15 pm

Takaichi on course for landslide win in Japan election

Leaders around the world, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, greeted Sanae Takaichi on her landmark victory in the House of Representatives elections; the huge jump from the pre-election share could allow Ms. Takaichi to make progress on a right-wing agenda that aims to boost Japans economy and military capabilities

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 10:48 pm

Indonesia prepares emergency measures to save Mahakam dolphins

The Indonesian Ministry of Environment is currently preparing emergency measures to save the Mahakam dolphin (Orcaella ...

Antara News 8 Feb 2026 9:22 pm

Ethiopia demands Eritrea 'immediately withdraw' troops from its territory

Eritrea meanwhile accuses Ethiopia of seeking to seize its port at Assab as part of the landlocked country's efforts to gain sea access.

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 9:04 pm

Aceh submits US$9.09 billion post-disaster recovery plan to BNPB

The Aceh Provincial Government has submitted the Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Plan (R3P) document to ...

Antara News 8 Feb 2026 7:45 pm

Survey shows strong public support for Prabowo's free meal program

As one of President Prabowo Subiantos key national initiatives, the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program has ...

Antara News 8 Feb 2026 6:36 pm

Indonesia eyes bid to host 2028 FIFA Futsal World Cup

The Indonesian government is aiming to host the 2028 FIFA Futsal World Cup following the successful hosting of the 2026 ...

Antara News 8 Feb 2026 6:00 pm

Exit poll shows Japan PM Takaichi's ruling bloc on path to win majority in lower house vote

The huge jump from the pre-election share could allow Ms. Takaichi to make progress on a right-wing agenda that aims to boost Japans economy and military capabilities

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 5:17 pm

Dalai Lama's office says the spiritual leader has never met Epstein

We can unequivocally confirm that His Holiness has never met Jeffrey Epstein or authorised any meeting or interaction with him by anyone on His Holiness's behalf, says office of the Dalai Lama

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 5:09 pm

Indonesia targets zero poverty in Nusantara via MSME digitalization

The Indonesian government has taken steps toward achieving zero poverty in the countrys future capital, ...

Antara News 8 Feb 2026 4:42 pm

Former VP Kalla urges Jakarta residents to take action against floods

Former Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla called on Jakarta residents to take an active role in flood prevention and ...

Antara News 8 Feb 2026 3:10 pm

Indonesia explores higher education and health partnership with Oxford

The Indonesian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology is exploring strategic partnerships with the ...

Antara News 8 Feb 2026 2:40 pm

Jakarta mobilizes 100,000 personnel for massive city cleanup

The Jakarta provincial government mobilized around 100,000 personnel from various institutions and units to carry out a ...

Antara News 8 Feb 2026 2:29 pm

Malaysian PM Ibrahim, like several of us in India, is a 'big fan' of MGR: PM Modi

Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran, popularly known as MGR, was apopularIndian actor, director and producer who founded Tamil Nadus AIADMK party and went on to becomeTamil Nadu'sChief Minister

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 1:17 pm

Indonesia bolsters livestock disease control ahead of Ramadan, Eid

The Agriculture Ministry is stepping up efforts to control livestock diseases ahead of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr by ...

Antara News 8 Feb 2026 1:05 pm

Prabowo cites fertilizer access, rice abundance as food security gains

President Prabowo Subianto highlighted that, under his administration, Indonesia has made notable progress toward ...

Antara News 8 Feb 2026 12:44 pm

Prabowo wishes for peaceful, abundant Ramadan for Indonesian Muslims

President Prabowo Subianto has expressed hope that Muslims in Indonesia will experience abundance and tranquility ...

Antara News 8 Feb 2026 12:43 pm

Prabowo prioritizes industrialization, housing to create jobs

President Prabowo Subianto has highlighted efforts to boost industrialization and develop the national housing sector ...

Antara News 8 Feb 2026 12:29 pm

Islamabad mosque blast: China condemns attack, pledges support for Pakistan

It pledged support for Pakistan governments efforts to maintain national security and stability

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 12:12 pm

Bali police bust Indian-run online gambling ring, arrest 39

Bali Police have busted an online gambling syndicate operated by Indian nationals from two villas in the province, with ...

Antara News 8 Feb 2026 11:44 am

Man drives car into pedestrians at grocery store in California mountain town, injuring 4

Four people, including some children, were hurt when the 49-year-old man drove into the front of the Truckee Safeway in the afternoon, town police said in a statement

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 11:10 am

Trump praises new Honduras leader after talks in U.S.

Mr. Asfura already met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on January 12, after which the two countries announced plans for a free trade deal

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 11:08 am

Prabowo renews pledge to realize equitable welfare for Indonesians

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto vowed to make his utmost efforts to shield the entire population from poverty, ...

Antara News 8 Feb 2026 10:48 am

Prabowo hails Saudi respect as Indonesia gets first Hajj complex slot

President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that Indonesia will be the first foreign country to build a complex dedicated to ...

Antara News 8 Feb 2026 10:22 am

President Prabowo promises affordable Hajj cost for Indonesian Muslims

President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that the development of Indonesia's Hajj Village in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is ...

Antara News 8 Feb 2026 9:51 am

Gaza's Rafah border crossing reopened but few people have crossed

Over the first four days of operations, just 36 Palestinians requiring medical care were allowed to leave for Egypt, plus 62 companions, according to United Nations data

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 8:03 am

Washington Post CEO Will Lewis out after sweeping job cuts

Though newspapers across the United States have been facing brutal industry headwinds, Will Lewiss management of the outlet was sharply criticised by subscribers and employees alike during his two-year tenure

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 7:15 am

Stephen Miller | The anti-immigration czar

The U.S. Homeland Security Adviser has shaped President Donald Trumps most inflammatory immigration initiatives

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 7:07 am

France opens probe against ex-Culture Minister Lang after Epstein file dump

Jack Lang has been summoned to report on February 8 to the Foreign Ministry, which supervises the Arab World Institute, a cultural and research institution that promotes understanding of the Arab world

The Hindu 8 Feb 2026 6:57 am

Indonesia names new conservation villages to protect Mahakam dolphins

Indonesias Environment Ministry has designated two villages in East Kalimantan as official Conservation Villages ...

Antara News 8 Feb 2026 3:54 am